I just recently found out that there is a DS version of chessmaster and since my younger brother has a DS I wanted 2 look into it. Does anyone own a copy of the DS version, and if so what would u rate it on a scale of 1 to 10? Also, opinions on it would help me decide if its worth getting. Even if you do not have the game itself but have tested it out or heard anything about it please leave a few lines.

I don't own "Chessmaster: The Art of Learning" for the DS, but I have tried it. The interface itself is very clean, and the touch screen of the DS makes it feel pretty smooth. As for features, there's plenty. Tutorials, puzzles, minigames, etc. I haven't explored the range of difficulty of the computer in the game, but I hear it is flexible to any kind of chess player. An important thing to note is absence of WiFi multiplayer if that is an issue for you. As for the graphics and sound...well, lets just say that nothing much has changed since the "Chessmaster" Game Boy Color version that came out 9 years ago.

If I may offer another view, my dad bought the Game Boy Color version for me when I was still in elementary school, and to tell the truth, I barely touched it. At that time I preferred to either play chess on a real board or on a computer. Playing chess on a Game Boy just didn't feel right for me then, and it still doesn't to this day.

If you're interested in an alternative, look into the "Advance Wars" series for the Game Boy Advance and the DS. It is fun, very challenging, and it puts a chess mind into good use since the game itself is a turn-based strategy game. If you are interested or have any questions about the series don't hesitate to contact me.

Thanks for that... I have chessmaster 10th edition and currently in the proccess of downloading grandmaster edition so im not looking 2 play the DS version at home... I help run a family owned deli and we got times when were pretty slow and a DS would b alot easier 2 handle then taking a laptop out... ill look into advance wars as soon as my chess master GM edition is done downloading...

I picked up Chessmaster: The Art of Learning for the DS the other day, and I must say that it is an excellent game of chess. I agree with prophecy2007 that Advance Wars DS is a great turn-based strategy game, but I must disagree about chess on the DS. The gameboy D-pad might not have been great, but the DS stylus is the perfect way to play hand-held chess. Add to that the DS' ability to be closed and instantly hibernate at any time, and you have an awesome way to play on the go. As for the AI, you have a huge assortment of opponents with varying elo (500-1800) and differing personalities. When you choose an opponent, you will get a short breakdown of their play style (favors rooks, loves knights, conservative, aggressive, newbie) so you can pick a game to suit your mood, or particular type of play you want to work on. Sorry to gush, but I found this game a few days ago at a second-hand store, and haven't been able to put it down since! Also, I want to clarify a point made earlier about multiplayer. While you cannot play against other opponents online, there is wireless support for local multiplayer, single-card!

I have ChessMaster on DS. Best thing about it compared to other handheld/ portable chess games is the lighting. But it doesn't allow you to set up a game or position where you can learn a particular game or position - it's for you to set it up so that you can play against the DS. Very unfortunate because like when I am waiting in the car but don't feel like playing a game and want an opportunity to learn a particular position - can't do it/

One of my friends purchased it at one of our recent chess tournaments while we were waiting for our next match, and he really reccomends it. on a scale of  to 10, he gave it an eight

thanks for that everyone... ill probably end up buying it after i get a subscription here...

Ive got chessmaster, the art of learning, and i must say...its a blast!

Just be prepared, if you get it, for most of the "people" to go with unorthadox openings and doing somewhat...foolish things, such as giving up pieces.